Vehicle Production Anti-Theft Labels

Since 1987, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires that the VIN be marked on specific parts of the car during manufacture for theft identification. Some models are exempt if the total number of vehicles imported is below a certain number.

If the vehicle does have the label it is also a reference point for the VIN.

If equipped, the label is placed on the following locations:

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Production Anti-Theft Labels

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• Engine
• Transmission
• Hood
• Trunk lid
• Front bumper
• Rear Bumper
• Front Fenders
• Doors
• Quarter panels.